BC ~ It's a big stretch. One of ours has one and has since given up on it, and she has long fingers, if narrow. If you ask Colin Goldie I'm sure he'll send you his current measurements for finger holes and you can see what is meant by a 'streeeeetch'... For a new one it's a big expense too, so think before you go that deep, in range and in your pockets...
I have two things in that league: a Moldavian kaval in A and a Boehm alto flute in G. The kaval is more specialized but has a far nicer sound and was a lot cheaper; the alto flute was more expensive but also sounds better than that Overton thing, is a much more flexible instrument (hear what Sarah Allen does with it) and with much better ergonomics.
Ypu could make yourself something just as good out of PVC pipe using some of the instructions on the web.
Harao's other videos are certainly much better, especially that one with the low D. But even his Foggy Dew one doesn't make much of a case for the Overton low G. The other flutes I mentioned (or a good quality bass recorder, for that matter) have more soul.
The alto flute you mentioned is pitched an octave higher, though.
I have a narrow-bore Overton "alto" G (an octave higher than the bass one we're talking about). It's a fabulous instrument.If you think you can make something out of PVC to match that - well I'd like to see it.
Crackpot is correct. There is something quirky between flutes & whistles. A standard flute is considered a soprano, yet a soprano fipple flute (recorder or tinwhistle) begins an octave higher.
So it seems like a contradiction, but . . . an Overton alto G whistle is an octave higher than an alto boehm flute in G.
There are a heck of a lot of feeble "they let me try it out in the shop" alto flute videos on YouTube, but these three know what they're doing.
No Sarah Allen on YouTube that I can find - playing with Brian Finnegan she found a way to use something like beatboxing along with his Indo-Hibernian tunes.
Christ, watch some Hendrix videos where the camera doesn't move every 10 seconds. You might want to close your eyes when listening to the YouTube w/Flook.
Sarah Allen is a gem for sure. But let's get up on the shoulders of DJ for just a little bit. Ya' know, beatbox before, the instrumentalists' began experimenting; cheers ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLN63bRcY5I&feature
Overton Bass G whistle
Overton Bass G whistle
Hey guys
I'm loooking for a bit more of a range in my whistling so im thinking about buying an Overton Bass G whistle. What do you guys think?
# Posted on November 30th 2009 by Bowen Constrictor
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Would you use it through a PA system? It would be really quiet,
wouldn't it?
# Posted on November 30th 2009 by Hup
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Do you mean a low G (octave lower than the tinny Generation G). If so - get one! I have the Susato and play it lot. Not too quiet at all
# Posted on November 30th 2009 by MartinJongleur
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
No - he means the one an octave lower than that! It's a beast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR-G8mWg5qo
If a high D were a trumpet, this would be a tuba.
# Posted on November 30th 2009 by Joe CSS
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
BC ~ It's a big stretch. One of ours has one and has since given up on it, and she has long fingers, if narrow. If you ask Colin Goldie I'm sure he'll send you his current measurements for finger holes and you can see what is meant by a 'streeeeetch'... For a new one it's a big expense too, so think before you go that deep, in range and in your pockets...
# Posted on November 30th 2009 by ceolachan
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Unimpressed both with the sound and the playing.
I have two things in that league: a Moldavian kaval in A and a Boehm alto flute in G. The kaval is more specialized but has a far nicer sound and was a lot cheaper; the alto flute was more expensive but also sounds better than that Overton thing, is a much more flexible instrument (hear what Sarah Allen does with it) and with much better ergonomics.
Ypu could make yourself something just as good out of PVC pipe using some of the instructions on the web.
# Posted on December 1st 2009 by Jack Campin
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Sigh! A Moldavian kaval...
True, why not make one yourself?
# Posted on December 1st 2009 by ceolachan
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
"Unimpressed both with the sound and the playing."
Well you have a shot on one of them and see how you get on! Considering he apparently just got it I think he was doing very well.
# Posted on December 1st 2009 by No Cause For Alarm
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvgB4TqDZn4&feature=channel
Same guy, outplay that if you can Jack Campin.
# Posted on December 1st 2009 by bogman
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Harao's other videos are certainly much better, especially that one with the low D. But even his Foggy Dew one doesn't make much of a case for the Overton low G. The other flutes I mentioned (or a good quality bass recorder, for that matter) have more soul.
# Posted on December 2nd 2009 by Jack Campin
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
The alto flute you mentioned is pitched an octave higher, though.
I have a narrow-bore Overton "alto" G (an octave higher than the bass one we're talking about). It's a fabulous instrument.If you think you can make something out of PVC to match that - well I'd like to see it.
# Posted on December 3rd 2009 by Jeeves Tones
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Alto boehm flute in G is the low G, i.e. lower than the D of the normal flute.
# Posted on December 3rd 2009 by Crackpot
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Crackpot is correct. There is something quirky between flutes & whistles. A standard flute is considered a soprano, yet a soprano fipple flute (recorder or tinwhistle) begins an octave higher.
So it seems like a contradiction, but . . . an Overton alto G whistle is an octave higher than an alto boehm flute in G.
# Posted on December 3rd 2009 by Ben Steen
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
<Crocodile Dundee>
THIS is an alto flute!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5pcgl_ryc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUkssbuqYSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HHlcg5DCnQ
</CrocodileDundee>
There are a heck of a lot of feeble "they let me try it out in the shop" alto flute videos on YouTube, but these three know what they're doing.
No Sarah Allen on YouTube that I can find - playing with Brian Finnegan she found a way to use something like beatboxing along with his Indo-Hibernian tunes.
# Posted on December 4th 2009 by Jack Campin
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Flook At ABC Celtic Connections
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0VYp4YdgyE
# Posted on December 4th 2009 by Ben Steen
Re: Overton Bass G whistle
Christ, watch some Hendrix videos where the camera doesn't move every 10 seconds. You might want to close your eyes when listening to the YouTube w/Flook.
# Posted on December 4th 2009 by Ben Steen
;)
Sarah Allen is a gem for sure. But let's get up on the shoulders of DJ for just a little bit. Ya' know, beatbox before, the instrumentalists' began experimenting; cheers ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLN63bRcY5I&feature
# Posted on December 4th 2009 by Ben Steen